SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Failure to follow these safety precautions may lead to a serious accident.
PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE BEFORE CARRYING OUT MAINTENANCE WARNING TAG ●
If others start the engine or operate the controls while you are performing service or lubrication, you could suffer serious injury or death.
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ALWAYS attach the WARNING TAG to the control lever in the operator’s cab to alert others that you are working on the machine. Attach additional warning tags around the machine, if necessary.
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These tags are available from your Komatsu distributor. (Part no. 20E-00-K1340)
PROPER TOOLS ●
Use only tools suited to the task. Using damaged, low quality, faulty, or makeshift tools could cause personal injury. Tools : see “LIST OF NECESSARY TOOLS” on page 173.
PERIODIC REPLACEMENT OF SAFETY CRITICAL PARTS ●
Replace the following fire-related components periodically: Fuel system: Fuel hose, spilling hose, and fuel tube cap Hydraulic system: Pump outlet hose, and front and rear pump branch hoses
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Replace these components periodically with new ones, regardless of whether or not they appear to be defective. These components deteriorate over time.
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Replace or repair any such components if any defect is found, event though they have not reached the time specified. Replacement of safety critical components : see “PERIODIC REPLACEMENT OF SAFETY CRITICAL PARTS” on page 175.
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